Synonyms for

Seawater

Verb / ˈsi:ˌwɑ:tɜ: / / ˈsi:ˌwɔ:tɜ: / Another word for seawater — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Seawater is the salty water that comes from the ocean or sea.

Synonyms & similar words

saltwater brine freshwater saltwater brine saline

Example sentences

  1. I collected seawater in a jar to look at the tiny creatures.
  2. The fish in the tank need seawater to survive.
  3. We couldn't drink the seawater because it was too salty.
  4. The seawater was warm and inviting on a hot day.
  5. Seawater is used to make salt.

Quotes

  • The sea pronounces something, over and over, in a hoarse whisper; I cannot quite make it out. ~ Annie Dillard
  • The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul. ~ Wyland
  • The ocean is a place of skin, rich outer membranes hiding thick juicy insides, laden with the soup of being. ~ The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

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